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SKSNG166D3 Installation Manual

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

00:30:00 - 01:30:00

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Introduction

The SKSNG166D3 is a remote start and alarm interface.

Out of the box the remote start will working using the OEM key fob (1X press of the panic button or Lock-Unlock-Lock, if no panic button on key)

Compatibility:

  • CLA 2014
  • G 2012-2015
  • GL 2013
  • GLA 2014
  • ML 2012-2013

The SKSNG166D3 is compatible with the following add-ons:

  • Any current Compustar Drone Smart Phone Control (X1, X2, LTE, MAX, XC)
  • Compustar DAS II digital sensor for shock, tilt, glass break, and tow sensing (note: external siren may be required)
  • Compustar RF antenna and remotes (NON-AM remotes only, AM remotes NOT compatible)
  • Directed Smart Start
  • Compustar external remote start + alarm brain (eg, CM900, CMX)

The plug & play installation to the vehicle involves the following:

-T-harness connection behind the EIS (electronic ignition switch)

-Keyless Go jumper harness- Only if vehicle is equipped with Keyless Go (push to start). Using provided KG20166 harness- twisted pair of brown and brown/red wires)

-Optional accessories and add-ons

Click Here for User's Manual

See end of guide for troubleshooting.

DO NOT MOUNT THE MODULE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES IN THE VEHICLE. SPECIFIC LOCATIONS TO AVOID ARE THE HEATER CORE ANDTHE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL.

    • Un-plug two (2) plugs from rear of EIS (electronic ignition cylinder). 1 x green 12 pin plug and 1 x blue 8 pin plug

    • Plug green 12 pin plug into plug 12 pin socket of T-harness

    • Plug blue 8 pin plug into blue 8 pin socket on T-harness

    • Plug green 12 pin plug from T-harness into rear of EIS

    • Plug blue 8 pin plug from T-harness into rear of EIS

    • Plug SKS module into main 20 pin plug on T-harness

    • Start engine manually with either the push button start (if applicable) or key in ignition

    • Make sure vehicle starts normally with no errors

    • Let engine run for 30 seconds and shut down

    • Press and release panic button on OEM key fob 1X (do not hold button)

    • Make sure engine starts remotely

    • After engine is remote started, confirm shut down with the key by pressing and releasing the panic button 1X (vehicle should shut down)

    • Remote start vehicle. Once vehicle is started, to perform key takeover insert the key and turn to the 2nd position (IGN) or press the push to start button 1X (if applicable)

    • Note: do not turn the key past the 2nd position. If the key is turned to crank during key takeover, the HVAC will not work properly until the ignition is cycled.

    • Parking lights will flash 3X and vehicle can be shifted into gear.

    • After key takeover, make sure to leave the vehicle running for at least 30 seconds. If the vehicle is shut down or turn off before 30 seconds, the remote start will not be synced with the key and you will get error code 5 (5X parking light flashes). To fix error code 5, start the vehicle manually and let run for at least 30 seconds.

    • Whenever the vehicle is started manually or ignition is turned on, be sure to leave the vehicle running or the ignition on for at least 30 seconds. If vehicle is started or ignition turned on and shut off in less than 30 seconds, it will result in error code 5 when trying to remote start.

    • Using OEM key fob, press and release the panic button (1) time

    • Once vehicle has remote started, press the brake pedal and confirm that vehicle shuts down

    • Open hood

    • Using factory remote, press and release panic button (1) time and confirm vehicle does not remote start- parking lights should flash (7) times

  9. If the vehicle is equipped with push to start, the provided brown and brown/red Keyless Go harness (KG20166) needs to be connected to the OEM Keyless Go module. Locate twisted pair of brown and brown/red wires at the Keyless Go module. Unlatch and unplug connector. Remove connector shroud. De-pin OEM brown wire and replace with provided brown wire from KG20166 harness

    • If the vehicle is equipped with push to start, the provided brown and brown/red Keyless Go harness (KG20166) needs to be connected to the OEM Keyless Go module.

    • Locate twisted pair of brown and brown/red wires at the Keyless Go module. Unlatch and unplug connector. Remove connector shroud.

    • De-pin OEM brown wire and replace with provided brown wire from KG20166 harness

    • Run KG20166 harness to driver side under-dash and connect to 2-Pin white plug on SmartKey Starter module labeled KG

    • ML: Keyless Go module is located under the rear seat. For detailed instructions on how to locate this module, click here

    • GL: Keyless Go module is located behind a side panel above the driver side rear tire. For detailed instructions on how to locate this module, click here

    • G Wagon, CLA, and GLA covered by the SKSNG166D3 do not have Keyless Go

    • Compustar Drone: Connect to the GRAY 4-Pin port labeled DRONE on the SmartKey Starter module.

    • Directed Smart Start: Connect 4 Pin D2D cable from Smart Start to white 4-pin port labeled D2D on the SmartKey Starter module. Cut and insulate blue and green data wires (leaving only black and red for power and ground.

    • Connect 3-Pin ESP plug from Smart Start to 3-Pin white plug on SmartKey Starter labeled Smart Start. Do not ground gray wire from Smart Start.

    • Compustar DAS II sensor: Connect to 4-Pin red port labeled sensor on the SmartKey Starter module

    • Compustar RF remotes: Connect Compustar antenna to 4-pin blue port on the SmartKey Starter module

    • AM remotes are NOT supported

    • Compustar remote programming: Cycle key from off to ignition 5X. The parking lights will flash 1X after the 5th cycle. After the 5th cycle, press the button on the antenna (if antenna has a button) and press LOCK on each Compustar remote. Parking lights will flash when each remote is paired. Parking lights will flash 2X when exiting programming

    • Locate a place to secure the Smartkey Starter module in the dash cavity.

    • DO NOT mount the module on or near any heat sources or moving parts (eg, vents or steering column)

    • Secure the module in its final location. Zip ties are recommended.

    • Reassemble dash and any panels removed running wires

    • The provided warning sticker must be installed in this location or your SmartKey Starter® warranty will be voided

    • Install provided warning sticker on intermediate panel covering OBD II plug access. The purpose of the sticker is to inform anyone working on the vehicle that the vehicle is equipped with a remote starter. Remote starter should be turned off (valet mode) any time the vehicle is being serviced or any undergoing any diagnostic tests.

Conclusion

Troubleshooting:

If vehicle receives the command, but fails to remote start, the parking lights will flash a # of times. The number of parking light flashes corresponds to an error code. To troubleshoot no remote start count the number of parking light flashes.

Note: after a brief pause, the error code may be followed by a shutdown sequence of 3X flashes after the initial code

Error codes:

4 Flashes: Valet mode. The remote start is in valet mode (remote start off). Click here for valet mode instructions using the instrument cluster menu.

5 Flashes: Maximum 5 remote start attempts exceeded or vehicle is not synced with the key.

Start vehicle manually and let run for at least 30 seconds.

Whenever the vehicle is started manually or ignition is turned on, be sure to leave the vehicle running or the ignition on for at least 30 seconds. If vehicle is started or ignition turned on and shut off in less than 30 seconds, it will result in error code 5 when trying to remote start. The system stores enough error codes for 5 remote start attempts before it needs to be synced with the key.

6 Flashes: Brake depressed. The vehicle sees that the brake is depressed. If the brake pedal is not pressed down, it is possible that the brake switch is out of alignment. Check brake switch above brake pedal. If brake switch is out of alignment, you may see brake lights on all the time when the vehicle is started.

7 Flashes: Hood open. The remote start will not work if the hood is open or latch is not fully closed.

8 Flashes: RPM overrev. Vehicle sees that RPM is too high.

10 Flashes: Communication error. Check connections and power cycle module.

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